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| Jagmohan receives birthday calendar from Arora |
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| Jagmohan's birthday treat |
Seeing the surfeit of til-gul luddoos, Lt Col Angad Singh (who had also come with a huge stock of sweets) decided to defer his treat to tomorrow morning.
The celebration marks the so-called ‘holy phase of transition’ of the sun into the constellation of Makar (Capricorn) -- otherwise interpreted as the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest or spring season. The festival is variously observed as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Uttarayan in Gujarat, Bhogali Bihu in Assam and Shishur Saenkraat in Kashmir.
Adding to the festive atmosphere was Jagmohan Papneja handing out packets of assorted dry fruits and raisin. It was also his birthday today. Looking at him, who would imagine that this singularly handsome, well-dressed, strapping gent has walked the planet for 70 years? With each passing year, he seems to be only getting younger.
Our best wishes are with him, as always. And many happy returns of the day!
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| Shekhawat's (rt) Sankranti treat |
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| Laxmi's (c) Sankranti treat |
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| Karuna's (rt) Sankranti treat |
It was indeed great to celebrate with the Big Laaf family. The spirit of oneness made all the difference. It made me feel so young. Thank you all for making my birthday a day to remember.
Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
Makar Sankrati is an important festival celebrated throughout the country. When you are young, relatives and friends shower you with gifts. In the case of seniors, the situation changes. Now we distribute eats among colleagues to share our joy and happiness. This is true of birthdays as well. Happy Birthday and Good Health to Jagmohan Papneja.
2 comments:
It was indeed great to celebrate my birthday with Big Laaf family members. The oneness and kind gesture made all the difference.it made me feel so young with your loving remarks.Thanks for making my birthday a day to remember.
Jagmohan Papneja.
Makar Sankrati is an important festival being celebrated throughout the country, although with new name in every region. It emboldens every one to celebrate the change of season with happiness and share joys with every one. Birthday is also a day of rememberance in the life of an individual. When one kis young, relatives and friends showers him with gifts. In the case of seniors, he situation changes. Here he distributes eats amongst his colleagues to share his joy and happiness. In return his colleagues sing 'Happy Birthday to you, tum jio hazaron saal aur har bars ke din hon hazar' followed by wishing him Good Health. Happy birthday and Good Health to Jagmohan Papneja.
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